Updated 12/11/2023
Midnight Works is a developer and publisher. It hasn’t been confirmed by any definitive source, but it appears that they have numerous shell companies, aliases, or collaborators who often seem interchangeable. However, while it can’t be stated for certain that these are all the same company, there is strong evidence of a connection for many of these, as uncovered by SwitchStars. This list of game companies includes Dezvolt Games, Erlano, Gogame Console Publisher, Instamarketingandgame, PublishMe, Success Games, Testagamercreations, VG Games, and West Connection. Games published by all of the above are included on this page.
- Lying To or Misleading the Public
- Air Jet Fighter Combat – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
- Cop Car Police Simulator Chase – Screenshots on Nintendo.com Come From Completely Different Game Assets
- Deep Space – Game Description Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
- Horizon Midnight Sky Combat – Screenshots on Nintendo.com Come From Completely Different Game Assets
- Infected Run to Survive – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
- Jet Ski Mania Aqua Rush – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
- Kanjozoku Game – Screenshots and Description on Nintendo.com Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
- Monster Impossible Truck – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
- Motorcycle Driving Simulator-Dirt & Parking 2022 – Screenshots Stolen From Other Games
- Prison Life Simulator 2022 – Screenshots and Description on Nintendo.com Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
- Samurai – Japan Warrior Fighter – Nintendo.com Page List Features Not in the Actual Game
- Shark Attack – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
- Subway Simulator – Nintendo.com Page Inflates Number of Features in the Game
- Tales of Shinobi – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
- Wash Simulator – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
- IP Theft
- Beat Them Up – In-Game Art Stolen From Other IP
- Demolish Derby Nitro-Battle – Screenshots Stolen From Other Game
- Jet Ski Mania Aqua Rush – Game Title Infringes on Kawasaki’s Trademark
- Motorcycle Driving Simulator-Dirt & Parking 2022 – Screenshots Stolen From Other Games
- Super Hero Fighting Legends – Stolen Image
- World War Battle Heroes – Screenshots Stolen From Other Game
- Stifling Free Speech
- Asset Flips and Shameless Rebranding Low-Effort Re-Releases
Lying To or Misleading the Public
Air Jet Fighter Combat – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
The entry for Air Jet Fighter Combat – Europe Fly Plane Attack on Nintendo.com used images that were not indicative of the actual gameplay. These screens seem to have since been taken down. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Cop Car Police Simulator Chase – Screenshots on Nintendo.com Come From Completely Different Game Assets
The entry for Cop Car Police Simulator Chase – Car Games Simulator & Driving on Nintendo.com uses images that are not from the game, instead appearing to be from the Apple Store game Cop Car Police Simulator Chase. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Deep Space – Game Description Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
The entry for Deep Space: Action Fire Sci-Fi Game 2023 Shooter Strike Simulator Alien Death Ultimate Games on Nintendo.com features a description that talks about features that include “nodes which are used both to unlock special doors and to upgrade weapons and suit”, but in the actual gameplay no upgrades are ever made available. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Horizon Midnight Sky Combat – Screenshots on Nintendo.com Come From Completely Different Game Assets
The entry for Horizon Midnight Sky Combat Aircraft – War Arena Flight Simulator 2022 on Nintendo.com (no longer available) uses images that are not from the game. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Infected Run to Survive – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
The entry for Infected run to Survive: Zombie Apocalypse Survival Story Shooter Dead Cry on Nintendo.com used images that were not indicative of the actual gameplay. These screens seem to have since been taken down. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Jet Ski Mania Aqua Rush – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
The entry for Jet Ski Mania Aqua Rush on Nintendo.com used images that were not indicative of the actual gameplay.
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Kanjozoku Game – Screenshots and Description on Nintendo.com Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
The entry for Kanjozoku Game レーサー – Car Racing & Highway Driving Simulator Games on Nintendo.com uses images that do not accurately resemble the way the game actually looks. The description also includes features like “Load custom vinyls/liveries to the car” not present in the game. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Monster Impossible Truck – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
The entry for Monster Impossible Truck No Limit Adventure Drive Simulator Sport 3D on Nintendo.com used images that were not indicative of the actual gameplay. These screens seem to have since been taken down. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Motorcycle Driving Simulator-Dirt & Parking 2022 – Screenshots Stolen From Other Games
The entry for Motorcycle Driving Simulator-Dirt & Parking 2022 Racing Games Ultimate 4×4 City Offroad Kart on Nintendo.com used images taken from Cyberpunk 2077 and Grand Theft Auto V. These screens seem to have since been taken down. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Prison Life Simulator 2022 – Screenshots and Description on Nintendo.com Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
The entry for Prison Life Simulator 2022 – World Fight Battle Ultimate on Nintendo.com (which has apparently been removed and re-released here by Midnight Works’ alias, Erlano) uses images that include content that is not in the game. In addition, the description lists multiple features not present in the game, such as “Bribe guards to evade punishment” and “Recruit crew members and assign them orders”. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Samurai – Japan Warrior Fighter – Nintendo.com Page List Features Not in the Actual Game
The entry for Samurai – Japan Warrior Fighter on Nintendo.com touts multiple features not in the actual game, such as the ability to “unlock hidden katana techniques” as well as “Katana Upgrades”. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Shark Attack – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
The entry for Shark Attack: Fish Predator Ocean Sea Adventure Survival on Nintendo.com used images that were not indicative of the actual gameplay. These screens seem to have since been taken down. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Subway Simulator – Nintendo.com Page Inflates Number of Features in the Game
The entry for Subway Simulator – Underground Train Ride Station Ultimate Driving Games on Nintendo.com claims that the game has 5 trains and 100 levels. The actual game appears to only have 4 trains and 12 levels. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Tales of Shinobi – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
The entry for Tales of Shinobi Fantasy Magic Anime World Fight RPG Simulator on Nintendo.com used images that were not indicative of the actual gameplay. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Wash Simulator – Screenshots Not Indicative of Actual Gameplay
The entry for Wash Simulator – Clean Garage, House, Cars Business Tycoons on Nintendo.com used images that were not indicative of the actual gameplay. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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IP Theft
Beat Them Up – In-Game Art Stolen From Other IP
Beat Them Up – Box Simulator – Boxing Battle Fight Combat for Nintendo Switch Ultimate 2023 uses images images clearly featuring a character from IP the game does not have the rights to. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Demolish Derby Nitro-Battle – Screenshots Stolen From Other Game
Demolish Derby Nitro-Battle Driving Car Games 2022 Deluxe Driver uses loading screen images taken from Wreckfest. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Jet Ski Mania Aqua Rush – Game Title Infringes on Kawasaki’s Trademark
The game Jet Ski Mania Aqua Rush features a title that infringes on a trademark owned by Kawasaki. While many use the term “Jet Ski” as a generic term, it is a term that Kawasaki owns, and the actual generic term is “Personal Watercraft”. No Kawasaki license information or branding is included in the game.
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Motorcycle Driving Simulator-Dirt & Parking 2022 – Screenshots Stolen From Other Games
The entry for Motorcycle Driving Simulator-Dirt & Parking 2022 Racing Games Ultimate 4×4 City Offroad Kart on Nintendo.com used images taken from Cyberpunk 2077 and Grand Theft Auto V. These screens seem to have since been taken down. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Super Hero Fighting Legends – Stolen Image
Super Hero Fighting Legends : Anime Mortal Battle uses a logo image stolen from an artist without permission, featuring a character this company does not own the rights to. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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World War Battle Heroes – Screenshots Stolen From Other Game
World War Battle Heroes Field Armies Call of Prison Duty Simulator uses loading screen images taken from Call of Duty WWII. (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Stifling Free Speech
Midnight Works Attempts False Copyright Takedown Attempt Against SwitchStars
In July 2023, as reported by SwitchStars, they were the target of a Copyright Takedown attempt by Midnight Works for their reporting on Midnight Works’ games.
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Asset Flips and Shameless Rebranding Low-Effort Re-Releases
Drone Simulator Pilot Flight School Airplane Games Jet 2023
Drone Simulator Pilot Flight School Airplane Games Jet 2023 is an asset flip with minimal alteration from the SellMyApp asset Drone Simulator – Drone Flight – Premium Quality Project 2021 (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Farming Simulator – Farm, Tractor, Experience Logic Games Nintendo Switch Edition
Farming Simulator – Farm, Tractor, Experience Logic Games Nintendo Switch Edition is an asset flip with minimal alteration from the SellMyApp asset Farming Puzzle | Original Game (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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Supreme Car Race on Highway Simulator – Ultimate Driving Games Poly Experience
Supreme Car Race on Highway Simulator – Ultimate Driving Games Poly Experience is an asset flip with minimal alteration from the Unity Asset Store asset Crashy Racing (thanks to SwitchStars for this!).
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